Sunday, January 2, 2011

Doña Paula Estate Malbec 2004

Variety: Malbec
Country of origin: Argentina
Wine appellation: Mendoza, Lujan de Cuyo
Vintage: 2004
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Residual sugar:  g/l
Acidity:  g/l
Color: medium ruby red with garnet menscus
Bouquet: red berries fruit, mainly ripe cherries with the hint of coffee and chocolate
Taste: medium body, concentrated very sooth and round, overripe black cherries and sweet tannins, hint of chocolate, at the end black sour cherries acidity keeping it quite long in the mouth
Overall score: 88
Price: CZK 300
I was cleaning my cellar and found this absolutely stunning Malbec. It has everything I expect from Malbec of this price range, stunning fruit character combined with hint of chocolate and mocha flavor given its aging. Tannins are very nicely rounded, mild and sweet and stays nicely in the mouth.

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